Types of Writing

Most people have a place they enjoy going for excitement or relaxation. Before you begin writing, think about the place you enjoy the most. Explain why this one place is your favorite. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

We all love animals. Write a story about a time you took care of an animal for one day. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3A

CCSS.W.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.3D

CCSS.W.6.3E

CCSS.W.6.4

A fairy tale can ignite your imagination and enjoyment of reading. Think about fairy tales you have heard or read. Write to tell your own version of a fairy tale you have read or heard about. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3A

CCSS.W.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.3D

CCSS.W.6.4

Communicating with family and friends far away can be challenging. Think about different ways you can keep in touch with those far away. Write to share your opinion on the best way to keep in touch with relatives and friends living far away. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.4

There are many jobs in the world. Some people work in an office building or outside. Before you write, think about what you want to be when you grow up. Now explain why you want to have this job. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Ecosystems are communities of plants and animals. Think about what you can do to help ecosystems. Write to explain the various things you can do to help ecosystems. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.6.4

Children like to create places of their own such as huts, clubhouses, and hideaways. Think about your dream hideaway. Write to share your opinion about what type of hideaway is the best and why. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Children like to play. Sometimes they play with a friend and sometimes they play alone. Before you write, think about one hobby or sport that you enjoy. Now explain why you enjoy this hobby or sport. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

People dream of discovering lost cities and unknown planets. Imagine that one day you discovered an underground world. Now tell a story about your adventure in this underground world. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3A

CCSS.W.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.3D

CCSS.W.6.4

Satisfying the needs of a pet can be challenging. Think about some of your favorite pets. Write to share your opinion on what the best kind of pet is and how to take care of this pet. 

• Informative/Explanatory
• Opinion
• Narrative